Local
2 years ago
Fish and Wildlife warning drivers to watch out for elk

Though Whatcom and Skagit counties are home to the smallest of the ten recognized elk herds in the state, there is still reason to be wary on our rural highways.

Local
2 years ago
Man in custody after attempting to flee BPD officers twice

An injured passenger was also arrested on drug charges.

Local
2 years ago
Grizzlies may be reintroduced to Whatcom County

Grizzly bears could be reintroduced to Whatcom County after overhunting depleted population in the mid-90s. Parkplanning is accepting public comment through Nov. 13.

Local
2 years ago
More burn bans lifted in Whatcom County

Caution is still being urged for any type of burning, whether it is land clearing or recreational.

Local
2 years ago
SURVEY: Half of Washington college students lacking basic needs

The Council found that four in ten students reported experiencing food insecurity in the last month.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham Schools announces new Climate Action Plan

Their announcement of the plan coincides with Climate Action Week in Bellingham.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection with fatal overdose

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Local
2 years ago
Chinook salmon make spectacular return to Whatcom Creek

BTC’s hatchery is co-managed by the Lummi Nation, the Nooksack Tribe, and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Local
2 years ago
City Council votes to put jail funding proposition on November ballot

If the measure passes, it would institute a sales and use tax of 0.2 percent, or 20 cents for every $100 purchase.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham-based company makes list of best place to work in Washington

Founded in 1989, they are listed as the 10th-largest general contractor in the region.